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NEW ORLEANSArchbishop Janssens Installed—Magniii-cent Reception—All Men Are Egnalin the Catholic Church.Most Rev. Francis Janssens was installed in tho Arcbepiscopal See of NewOrleans last Sunday, September lGth. Tensof thousands of people of every class and nationality thronged the streets to extend welcome to the distinguished prelate. At the Cathedral and the archepiscopal palace the scenes were grandly Catholic indeed. Your space will not permit a full report, but I feel bound to send you the address of tho Archbishop, in response to addresses in English German and French, which was in substance as follows :“My Dear Friends—I shall, first of all, thunk these kind gentlemen who have addressed to me in their several languages their sentiments on the occasion of this cordial reception.1 thank the committee and all who are in charge of their grand demonstration of Catholic sympathy, and thank you ull from the bottom of my heart, but words cannot express the thoughts which now swell myheart.I am unworthy of all the honors and tokens of affection and esteem that havobeer, conferred on me. I have presumed to take possesion this evening of this see so ancient, so honorable in this country relying not on my own strength, but obeying the ordor of him in Rome, the representative of Christ on earth, whom none should dare to disobey.I have 1 *oked forward with care andanxiety to this day which is to place upon my shoulders a duty so great. This is, 1 hope, a demonstration of the sympathy not only of Catholic hearts, but of all those in this city. You have risen thus to encourage me with your presence and with tho help of God I hope for some years to do good among you. You have addressed me in different languages, but all expressive of tho same faith. You are Catholics. Though you differ in politics, in speech, in garb, in nationality, you differ not in feeling of obedience, and, 1 hope, in love for your new chief pastor who stands here in your midst.St. Paul says there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek. The Church ] *^r recognizes no nationality, recognizes no differences save those of creeds and thosedistinguished by faith and good works.See the wisdom of the Church in this dio-uuvywith parti a del the £ adjoi HOtern, recti, conti re sol the c offerfor iAmethoresol and ion Lwas im., t W.cienlt;fromdere(Arkthemessyestieicrntlomandnextto piinteiUDitprocremireso5:25H(thethelaidtrodanygen:efTelt;(Alathediscjour:WmunClt; nasionA joyelllt;autfctheJonsmes Nev at 5:Hlt;eese—scarcely surpassed by any in size and importance. In looking over the list of those who have been at its head I see those of different nationalities. The first archbishop of this diocese came from acrosa-the ocean—a native of Relguim. The three next were fro.n beautiful France, and last and least worthy comes one froma little land defended everywhere from theencroachments of the sea. I qYou, men of the laity, have made a lt;jen1grand display an my account. You have parthave assured me of your good will and af- B:25fection. We need you. Tho church can- Hlt;pro |votesuitHouWherThenesttiontionwasHavnot get along without the laity. In the con past the laity have stood aloof, sorrowing fttio for the church, but allowing their priests enclt; and their ecclesiastics to do the battles of the Ilutirectexcllaith. Now, thanks to the mighty changes of the timin which we live, you not only love the Church, are not only hers in de- I votion and prayer, but in mind ani heart by t and strength you are Catholics. We shall | ^tsexpect your active co-operation in the administration of the affairs of this arehdio- I Idcese. As your historian Ga^rarre has said | yeaa good Catholic is bound to be a good citi- bur zen. By doing the bidding of the Church, kar you will secure peace and prosperity for Zyour country. theUpon you who have vowod to spend flV( your lives in the a rvice of the Church I adt depend. You are the hauds, if the Bishop is the head of the administration ol‘ the a tl church. You must encourage and obey ^ yourjBishop.You have already given me your pledges | JV ' of fidelity. If you are faithful this will be known as a flourishing church in the whote breadth of ibis beautiful country. I beg to continue to rtceiv e your prayers to the ^ Almighty Eord, our helper and power, in °* bearing the heavy burden which is now 0c laid upon my shoulders ; and I hope that ^ here again in your affection I will find that an( which I have left behind in my former chi congregations. balt;And once more with all my heart I con- *he fer on you my Episcopal blessing ” IThe heads of those in the vast multitude ex11des1were bowed, and many knelt as the bless- Mil ing was pronounced. I1 um sure the American Catholic cifc Tribune would have an immense circula- dei tion among the thousands of Colored Cath- pa olics here, if it was only brought more directly to their attention. Send us copies for free distrubution once. m m. f. I ^
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American Catholic Tribune
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Sun, Oct 21, 1888
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